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Teachers who are familiar with the culture of immigrant children should tackle the problem of racism, says Hugh Evelyn, above. He says he is amazed at passive attitude of teachers from Caribbean.
Teachers who are familiar with the culture of immigrant children should tackle the problem of racism, says Hugh Evelyn, above. He says he is amazed at passive attitude of teachers from Caribbean.

Teachers who are familiar with the culture of immigrant children should tackle the problem of racism, says Hugh Evelyn, above. He says he is amazed at passive attitude of teachers from Caribbean.

Date2/13/1977
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A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
5/20/1977
Dwight Daigneault, president of the North York secondary school teachers' federation, says, We intend to keep on fighting. He said teachers are worried about the educational product.
Dwight Daigneault, president of the North York secondary school teachers' federation, says, We intend to keep on fighting. He said teachers are worried about the educational product.
4/13/1972
The nine-week strike by Metro high school teacher's pushed them to the forefront of union activism after years non-militancy. We were forced into it, says union president Jim Forster, shown picketing with teachers outside Oakwood Collegiate in mid-Novembe
The nine-week strike by Metro high school teacher's pushed them to the forefront of union activism after years non-militancy. We were forced into it, says union president Jim Forster, shown picketing with teachers outside Oakwood Collegiate in mid-Novembe
11/13/1975
Summer fun? Not for MPP Charles McIlveen, the Oshawa doctor who says he's amazed at how much work there is in helping constituents solve problems
Summer fun? Not for MPP Charles McIlveen, the Oshawa doctor who says he's amazed at how much work there is in helping constituents solve problems
7/5/1973
If teachers are developing themselves because they care about students, says teacher Len Phillips, they could do this before school year begins
If teachers are developing themselves because they care about students, says teacher Len Phillips, they could do this before school year begins
1/31/1978
Striking Metro teachers, above, should return to their classrooms if they want respect, one reader says
Striking Metro teachers, above, should return to their classrooms if they want respect, one reader says
11/14/1975
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
5/16/1978
A Principal says farewell after 40 years, Retirnig after 40 years of teaching, William Darbyshire waves farewell to students, former students and teachers at Riverdale Collegiate as they applaud during presentation yesterday.
A Principal says farewell after 40 years, Retirnig after 40 years of teaching, William Darbyshire waves farewell to students, former students and teachers at Riverdale Collegiate as they applaud during presentation yesterday.
6/4/1971
School role: Ian mcIntyre says black teachers rarely promoted. Ann Vanstone agrees.
School role: Ian mcIntyre says black teachers rarely promoted. Ann Vanstone agrees.
2/2/1986
Keeping culture: Retired teachers James Cunningham, left, and Jack Blyth, as well as David Pogson, a Royal Navy veteran, feel students are being denied an education about Canada's British heritage.
Keeping culture: Retired teachers James Cunningham, left, and Jack Blyth, as well as David Pogson, a Royal Navy veteran, feel students are being denied an education about Canada's British heritage.
5/15/1990
Famed British educator Sir Alexander Clegg talks with some of the 400 principals and teachers who listened to his address yesterday at Glenforest Secondar School in Mississauga. He was knighted in 1965 for outstanding contributions to British education. Yesterday, he toured a number of Peel county schools.
Famed British educator Sir Alexander Clegg talks with some of the 400 principals and teachers who listened to his address yesterday at Glenforest Secondar School in Mississauga. He was knighted in 1965 for outstanding contributions to British education. Yesterday, he toured a number of Peel county schools.
11/2/1970
Everything fits: That's as it should be - Ken Cummings is the teacher and if he can't do it right, everyone's in trouble. Cummings instructs in furniture design at Humber College and teaches his students to strive for a combination of good looks and practicality. Students are quick to pick this up, he says.
Everything fits: That's as it should be - Ken Cummings is the teacher and if he can't do it right, everyone's in trouble. Cummings instructs in furniture design at Humber College and teaches his students to strive for a combination of good looks and practicality. Students are quick to pick this up, he says.
8/13/1979